About the ACSP Program

The Alabama Construction Stormwater Professional (ACSP) Program evaluates and certifies individuals with the knowledge, experience, and professional judgment needed to plan, implement, and oversee construction stormwater management in Alabama.

The ACSP Scope of Practice defines the foundational knowledge and professional responsibilities associated with protecting water quality from pre-construction planning through final site stabilization.

This program offers a Fundamentals Review Course and accompanying resources to support candidates’ review of principles relevant to ACSP practice and assessment.

ACSP certification requires meeting the program’s eligibility requirements and earning a score of at least 70% on the ACSP Certification Examination.

Participation in the review course does not itself confer certification; candidates must satisfy the program’s eligibility and assessment requirements.

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Fundamentals Review Course

The ACSP Fundamentals Review Course supports candidates’ review of foundational knowledge and principles identified in the ACSP Scope of Practice. The one-day course and accompanying online resources address:

  • Alabama rainfall, receiving waters, soils, and vegetation as they relate to construction stormwater management.
  • Hydrology, hydraulics, erosion, and sediment transport principles supporting BMP selection and design.
  • CBMPP development through managing communication, work, water, erosion, and sediment.
  • BMP implementation, installation, maintenance, and removal throughout construction.
  • Implementation verification through inspections, reporting, professional oversight, and CBMPP evaluation.
  • Risk assessment, corrective action, sediment-loss mitigation, and professional ethics.

The course also provides a professional development opportunity for practitioners who are not pursuing ACSP certification (8 PDHs).

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Course Offerings and Certification Requirements

Upcoming Fundamentals Review Courses

Friday, October 30, 2026
Check-in: 8:00 a.m., Adjourn: 5:00 p.m.
Edward L. and Catherine K. Lowder Business Building
Level G1, Room 010
Auburn University, Alabama
Maximum Capacity: 50

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Check-in: 8:00 a.m., Adjourn: 5:00 p.m.
National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University
Main Facility, Don Brock Classroom
277 Technology Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830
Maximum Capacity: 40

This one-day classroom course supports review of the foundational knowledge and principles relevant to ACSP practice. Registration includes access to accompanying online review resources.

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ACSP Certification Requirements

ACSP certification requires candidates to satisfy the program’s eligibility and assessment requirements. The assessment pathway includes an online prerequisite assessment addressing Alabama Construction General Permit requirements and a separate proctored ACSP assessment.

Participation in the Fundamentals Review Course does not itself confer ACSP certification.

Upcoming ACSP Certification Exam Opportunities

ACSP certification follows a separate application and examination process. Registration for the Fundamentals Review Course does not constitute an application for certification or registration for the examination.

  • Apply: Register for the ACSP Application course through Canvas Catalog and submit the requested information so your professional and educational prerequisites can be reviewed.
  • Register for the exam: If your application is approved, you will be given access to register separately for an available examination date, time, and location.

The current examination offering is listed below. Please allow up to two weeks for application review and notification of your eligibility status.

Friday, November 20, 2026
Broun Hall, Room 123
341 War Eagle Way, Auburn, AL 36849
Check-in: 8:00 a.m.
Examination: 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?

See our FAQs below or contact Wes Donald at wesdonald@auburn.edu.

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FAQs

Course offering dates, times, and locations change.  Current offerings can be found here. No course offerings in December 2026 or January 2027. February 2027 course offering and beyond will be added to the course offerings section when these dates, times, and locations have been verified.  Check back periodically for more updates.

New users can create an account by registering for Auburn University’s free Self-Enroll Test Course. Complete the registration and account setup process, then use that account for ACSP application and course registration. Registering for the test course does not register you for an ACSP offering.

No. You may register for the Fundamentals Review Course without applying for ACSP certification. If you later decide to pursue certification, you must complete the separate application and assessment process.

No. ACSP is a certification program with separate eligibility and assessment requirements. The Fundamentals Review Course and accompanying resources support review of principles relevant to ACSP practice. Course attendance does not confer certification or register you for the certification examination.

Yes. Practitioners may attend for professional development without pursuing ACSP certification. The Fundamentals Review Course provides 8 professional development hours (PDHs).

Register for the ACSP Application through Canvas Catalog and submit the requested information for review of your educational and professional qualifications. Please allow up to two weeks for application review and notification of your eligibility status.

After your application is approved, you will be given access to register separately for an available examination offering through the Certification Application Canvas course. Review-course registration and examination registration are separate processes. See the Upcoming ACSP Certification Exam Opportunities section for the current offering.

The examination evaluates knowledge and application of the responsibilities described in the ACSP Scope of Practice. Candidates must earn a score of at least 70% on the ACSP Certification Examination and satisfy the program’s other eligibility and assessment requirements.

Recertification is required every two (2) years.  Recertification is based upon meeting continuing education requirements.  See the Certification and Recertification Requirements for more information.

Contact Wes Donald at wesdonald@auburn.edu for questions about the ACSP program, application process, Fundamentals Review Course, or examination offerings.